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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.62, 551.50 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.62, 551.50 and 136.48 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.62 : 551.50 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.62/551.50 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.62x = 551.50 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.62x = 75,268.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,268.72/367.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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